Jim McMahon

Jim McMahon is a former Chicago Bears quarterback. He played college ball at Brigham Young University and was chosen by the Bears in the first round of the 1982 NFL draft. He played six seasons with the Bears, culminating in a 46-10 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX. The "Punky QB" -- a name he called himself in the Bears' rap recording of "The Super Bowl Shuffle" -- was known for his brash playing style as well as his rebellious nature off the field. He was fined $5,000 for violating the NFL's strict dress code by wearing an Adidas headband. McMahon battled injuries during his career but never fully recovered after being body-slammed by the Green Bay Packers' Charles Martin in 1986. Amid tensions with Bears head coach Mike Ditka, he was traded to the San Diego Chargers in 1989 and went on to play quarterback for five more teams. He retired after winning another Super Bowl ring with Brett Favre and the Packers in 1996. In his retirement, he has been outspoken about the long-lasting effects of head injuries suffered by NFL players.

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